Building my first pc

by sixaxes Jul 5, 2009 9:16AM PDT

LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard -

HIS H489F1GP Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

Antec Basiq BP500U 500W Continuous Power ATX12V Version 2.01 Active PFC Power Supply -

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

These are the parts I've arranged to purchase. Are there any conflicts. Also, I am reall unsure about the power supply. I'm completely new to building pcs and am shopping through newegg.com. I really appreciate any help

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Parts look good...just one suggestion...

by VAPCMD Jul 5, 2009 10:21AM PDT

For the same $$ after rebate....I'd rather have this PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

http://www.corsair.com/products/tx/default.aspx

More WATTAGE, way more AMPs and longer warrranty (5 years) vs. 3 on the Antec.

Let us know how it goes.

VAPCMD

PS...Have the same RAM, same HS Fan, same HDD, and several Corsair PSUs.

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Thanks

by sixaxes Jul 5, 2009 10:58AM PDT

Alright thanks. Is there anything else I will need to build the pc besides standard tools and included cables? Also, after assembling how do I install an operating system? (Windows 7) Thanks again, much appreciated!

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No special tools needed. Various screws and MB standoffs

by VAPCMD Jul 5, 2009 11:21AM PDT

come with case. Motherboard comes with cables, manual and CD Rom with drivers and other MB SW.

Re installing Win7... just have to download it and make the CD. Test the CD to make sure it works

MOST IMPORTANT . . . try the MB, CPU, RAM AND PSU OUTSIDE THE CASE TO MAKE SURE IT'S WORKING. Also, assuming it works...make sure you test the RAM thoroughly using something like Memtest86+.

One more thing...if the MB supports it, get yourself a floppy drive. Makes it easier to run some diagnostic SW including Memtest86+.

Keep us posted.

VAPCMD

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by sixaxes Jul 5, 2009 3:00PM PDT

Great! Just put in my order!

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(NT) Ok....remember the preinstall test and keep us posted.

by VAPCMD Jul 5, 2009 11:03PM PDT

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your board

by Dango517 Jul 6, 2009 4:21AM PDT

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-MA790X-UD4P

1333 memory not 1066. See manufactures web site to be sure.

You will need to get a 64bit Windows OS to run the full 16GB of RAM.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(VS.85).aspx

Programers still lag behind in providing software to run on quad core PCs.

64 bit OSs still having problems with drivers.

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I already checked the RAM .... it's PC1066 with OC to 1333.

by VAPCMD Jul 6, 2009 11:51AM PDT

If you find any PC1333....let us all know.

The poster got 4GBs of highly rated GSkill PC1066 for $50 (good stuff I own 8GBs). 4GBs of PC1200 lists at $140.

VAPCMD

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Build

by Phil Crase Jul 6, 2009 10:25PM PDT

Get a larger PSU the 500 is a little on the light side. Also, look at the ANTEC 900 tower as opposed to the 300 and see what you think, love the memory, that is what I use, have fun!

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If I read it right...he's already ordered and

by VAPCMD Jul 7, 2009 11:22AM PDT

unless there was a change ...he was getting a better a PSU as suggested in earlier post.

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

Should be a decent system !

VAPCMD

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by sixaxes Jul 7, 2009 3:11PM PDT

Got everything today. Everything works great after installation. However I can not seem to get Windows 7 to install properly. I properly burned the iso to a disc and my pc started installation. However at a point it said that a restart was required. I complied and when it restarted it showed the first slide of the Windows 7 installer. It didnt continue installation it restarted it. Any help on this? Thanks in advance

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by sixaxes Jul 7, 2009 3:13PM PDT

Oh yeah I forgot to state that I have a free vista 64 bit version available. Should I install that instead of 7?

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by sixaxes Jul 7, 2009 3:20PM PDT

Nevermind, I figured it out. I pressed to boot from cd after the reboot when i needed it to let it go by itself. Phew!

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Surround Sound

by sixaxes Jul 8, 2009 9:16AM PDT

The motherboard has surround sound. I updated the Realtek drivers and configured the sub/center, side, and front speakers (5.1). However whenever I start up something that shoud support Surround Sound,(i.e. Crysis) it only plays through the front two speakers. Any clue what's wrong. Thanks

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(NT) Looked thru the options in Control Panel ?

by VAPCMD Jul 8, 2009 12:05PM PDT

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(NT) Yeah. Unless i missed something

by sixaxes Jul 8, 2009 1:39PM PDT

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(NT) And you loaded the AUDIO drivers for the Realtek ALC889A ?

by VAPCMD Jul 8, 2009 10:59PM PDT

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